Manchester Community Library
@mclvt.bsky.social
Public library - and more! - located in Manchester, VT.
The Library will be OPEN on Monday, January 19th, 2026, Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
January 17, 2026 at 3:02 PM
The Library will be OPEN on Monday, January 19th, 2026, Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
February is Love Your Library Month at MCL! Why do you love your library? Share your thoughts with the community! Create a bookmark for a chance to win a free book and have your artwork featured on library bookmarks. Grab your contest template today at the Library or at linktr.ee/mclvt
January 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM
February is Love Your Library Month at MCL! Why do you love your library? Share your thoughts with the community! Create a bookmark for a chance to win a free book and have your artwork featured on library bookmarks. Grab your contest template today at the Library or at linktr.ee/mclvt
Book club in search of members! Join us on the second Thursday of every month for some Magical Reads. This book club will focus on magical realism in stories across cultures and experiences. Books will be selected at the first meeting on February 12th. Email [email protected] to join.
January 15, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Book club in search of members! Join us on the second Thursday of every month for some Magical Reads. This book club will focus on magical realism in stories across cultures and experiences. Books will be selected at the first meeting on February 12th. Email [email protected] to join.
THIS SATURDAY AT 2 PM! Bring a blanket and settle in the Hunter Community Room for a family-friendly movie night. Join Crysta, Batty Koda, and Zak to watch FernGully: The Last Rainforest, a childhood favorite for many millennials, now introduced to a new generation.
January 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM
THIS SATURDAY AT 2 PM! Bring a blanket and settle in the Hunter Community Room for a family-friendly movie night. Join Crysta, Batty Koda, and Zak to watch FernGully: The Last Rainforest, a childhood favorite for many millennials, now introduced to a new generation.
Master Gardener Kyle will be here on Saturday, January 17, at 11 am to run a bird game, followed by pinecone bird feeder-making and a winter birding walk. How many chickadees do you think you can spot? See you there!
This program is designed for kids ages 6+ and their families.
This program is designed for kids ages 6+ and their families.
January 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Master Gardener Kyle will be here on Saturday, January 17, at 11 am to run a bird game, followed by pinecone bird feeder-making and a winter birding walk. How many chickadees do you think you can spot? See you there!
This program is designed for kids ages 6+ and their families.
This program is designed for kids ages 6+ and their families.
This Thursday at 5 pm in the Children's Library, the Place of Inclusion group is joined by 2023’s Miss Teen Vermont, Ginger Ragaishis, who will read her book, Student of the Month. Ginger will also speak about her own experiences living with a learning disability.
January 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
This Thursday at 5 pm in the Children's Library, the Place of Inclusion group is joined by 2023’s Miss Teen Vermont, Ginger Ragaishis, who will read her book, Student of the Month. Ginger will also speak about her own experiences living with a learning disability.
This Thursday at 4:30 at MCL, Learn how to support a loved one and take care of yourself when facing substance use and addiction. A presentation on addiction and recovery by UCS Chief Program Officer Ryan Murphy will be followed by a panel discussion with Q&A. Light refreshments will be served.
January 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
This Thursday at 4:30 at MCL, Learn how to support a loved one and take care of yourself when facing substance use and addiction. A presentation on addiction and recovery by UCS Chief Program Officer Ryan Murphy will be followed by a panel discussion with Q&A. Light refreshments will be served.
Are achy knees, sore hips, or a creaky spine holding you back from the sports and activities you love? Join Sports Physician Dr. Rebecca Breslow for this 6-week class, starting this Thursday at 1 pm, and take charge of your own musculoskeletal health! Visit linktr.ee/mclvt to register today!
January 13, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Are achy knees, sore hips, or a creaky spine holding you back from the sports and activities you love? Join Sports Physician Dr. Rebecca Breslow for this 6-week class, starting this Thursday at 1 pm, and take charge of your own musculoskeletal health! Visit linktr.ee/mclvt to register today!
Learn some history from the comfort of your home! Vermont Humanities' virtual VT 250th Anniversary series kicks off on Wednesday, with "Thomas Jefferson: A Leader", presented by historian Dr. John Ragosa. Register to receive the virtual presentation link at linktr.ee/mclvt
January 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Learn some history from the comfort of your home! Vermont Humanities' virtual VT 250th Anniversary series kicks off on Wednesday, with "Thomas Jefferson: A Leader", presented by historian Dr. John Ragosa. Register to receive the virtual presentation link at linktr.ee/mclvt
Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Join the monthly German Language and Culture Gathering at the Library tomorrow, January 10, from 10:30 to 12:30 in the Library!
January 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Join the monthly German Language and Culture Gathering at the Library tomorrow, January 10, from 10:30 to 12:30 in the Library!
Drop by the Library on Saturday at 2 pm for a discussion about Lab Girl, a memoir by scientist Hope Jahren. The discussion will be led by BBA Food & Farm Studies teacher Nora Hefner, highlighting the book's perspectives on how modern humanity interacts with and can learn from nature.
January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Drop by the Library on Saturday at 2 pm for a discussion about Lab Girl, a memoir by scientist Hope Jahren. The discussion will be led by BBA Food & Farm Studies teacher Nora Hefner, highlighting the book's perspectives on how modern humanity interacts with and can learn from nature.
Meet the Strings! Taconic Music's Strings for Kids will be in the Library this Saturday at 10:30 am to demonstrate string instruments in an interactive performance. After the performance, audience members of all ages are invited to try the violin, viola, or cello!
January 8, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Meet the Strings! Taconic Music's Strings for Kids will be in the Library this Saturday at 10:30 am to demonstrate string instruments in an interactive performance. After the performance, audience members of all ages are invited to try the violin, viola, or cello!
Stop by MCL every second Saturday of the month to learn new skills with Merck Forest, featuring fun hands-on activities and a cozy campfire to keep you warm. This Saturday, Jan 10, we'll be decoding the mysteries of winter animal tracks!
This program is designed for kids ages 6+ and their families.
This program is designed for kids ages 6+ and their families.
January 8, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Stop by MCL every second Saturday of the month to learn new skills with Merck Forest, featuring fun hands-on activities and a cozy campfire to keep you warm. This Saturday, Jan 10, we'll be decoding the mysteries of winter animal tracks!
This program is designed for kids ages 6+ and their families.
This program is designed for kids ages 6+ and their families.
Join the Manchester Community Library on Friday, January 9, from 5 - 7 pm for the opening of CITYarts Pieces for Peace. A companion display in the Youth Gallery will feature work of students from Long Trail School and Burr & Burton Academy, who contributed to the global Pieces for Peace initiative.
January 7, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Join the Manchester Community Library on Friday, January 9, from 5 - 7 pm for the opening of CITYarts Pieces for Peace. A companion display in the Youth Gallery will feature work of students from Long Trail School and Burr & Burton Academy, who contributed to the global Pieces for Peace initiative.
We're excited to welcome Jo Kirsch from Heart of the Village Yoga at the Library for a limited "Yoga for the Spine" series. Drop in on Tuesdays at 4 pm from January 6 to February 10 to learn and practice therapeutic yoga exercises to help eliminate back pain and restore vitality to your whole body.
January 4, 2026 at 9:01 PM
We're excited to welcome Jo Kirsch from Heart of the Village Yoga at the Library for a limited "Yoga for the Spine" series. Drop in on Tuesdays at 4 pm from January 6 to February 10 to learn and practice therapeutic yoga exercises to help eliminate back pain and restore vitality to your whole body.
Stop by the Library this coming Tuesday to welcome in the New Year with Taconic Music String Band and String for Kids students, who will perform an engaging program for the whole family.
December 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Stop by the Library this coming Tuesday to welcome in the New Year with Taconic Music String Band and String for Kids students, who will perform an engaging program for the whole family.
Are you missing your beverage vessel? It might be at MCL! Lost and found cups and water bottles are on a table at the Library entrance.
December 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Are you missing your beverage vessel? It might be at MCL! Lost and found cups and water bottles are on a table at the Library entrance.
The Library will be CLOSED today, December 10, 2025, due to inclement weather. Stay safe & stay warm!
December 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The Library will be CLOSED today, December 10, 2025, due to inclement weather. Stay safe & stay warm!
Join us at the Winter Bazaar craft market tomorrow from 10 am to 4 pm at MCL! With 32 vendors showcasing handmade crafts and artisanal goods, it’s a great chance to find unique gifts and enjoy a warm atmosphere. Perfect for finishing your holiday shopping!
#mclvt #manchestervt #craftmarket
#mclvt #manchestervt #craftmarket
December 6, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Join us at the Winter Bazaar craft market tomorrow from 10 am to 4 pm at MCL! With 32 vendors showcasing handmade crafts and artisanal goods, it’s a great chance to find unique gifts and enjoy a warm atmosphere. Perfect for finishing your holiday shopping!
#mclvt #manchestervt #craftmarket
#mclvt #manchestervt #craftmarket
Come guess how many eyeballs are in the jar on the Children's Library help desk by October 25th! Winner(s) will be announced at the MCL Halloween Party from 5 - 7 on Saturday, October 25.
October 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Come guess how many eyeballs are in the jar on the Children's Library help desk by October 25th! Winner(s) will be announced at the MCL Halloween Party from 5 - 7 on Saturday, October 25.
Do you love creating your own video games and custom animations? Do you need volunteer hours for school, or want to give back to your community? Come help our crew of young coders brainstorm, troubleshoot, and finalize their first (or 10th) project in MIT’s Scratch and Microsoft MakeCode Arcade!
September 4, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Do you love creating your own video games and custom animations? Do you need volunteer hours for school, or want to give back to your community? Come help our crew of young coders brainstorm, troubleshoot, and finalize their first (or 10th) project in MIT’s Scratch and Microsoft MakeCode Arcade!
Summer reading is underway! What are you reading this summer? Let us know in the comments!
#SummerReadingChallenge #colorourworld #mclvt #loveyourlibrary #booklovers
#SummerReadingChallenge #colorourworld #mclvt #loveyourlibrary #booklovers
July 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Summer reading is underway! What are you reading this summer? Let us know in the comments!
#SummerReadingChallenge #colorourworld #mclvt #loveyourlibrary #booklovers
#SummerReadingChallenge #colorourworld #mclvt #loveyourlibrary #booklovers
What's in our book drop? If you guess hardcover every time, eventually you won't be wrong 😂
#loveyourlibrary #librarygames #mclvt #manchestervt #vermontlibraries #librarylife
#loveyourlibrary #librarygames #mclvt #manchestervt #vermontlibraries #librarylife
July 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
What's in our book drop? If you guess hardcover every time, eventually you won't be wrong 😂
#loveyourlibrary #librarygames #mclvt #manchestervt #vermontlibraries #librarylife
#loveyourlibrary #librarygames #mclvt #manchestervt #vermontlibraries #librarylife
Young artists are invited to get crafty with us at the Library next week! Drop in during Library hours from Tuesday through Thursday for Gelli Plate Printing (Ages 10+), and/or stop by at 3:30 on Wednesday to take part in our Tiny Art Show!
June 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Young artists are invited to get crafty with us at the Library next week! Drop in during Library hours from Tuesday through Thursday for Gelli Plate Printing (Ages 10+), and/or stop by at 3:30 on Wednesday to take part in our Tiny Art Show!
Got an MCL card? Then you’ve got access to Kanopy, the streaming service that brings you award-winning films, thought-provoking documentaries, indie gems, and more—all for FREE.
No ads. No fees. Just great cinema, curated for curious minds of all ages.
Go to mclvt.kanopy.com to get started today!
No ads. No fees. Just great cinema, curated for curious minds of all ages.
Go to mclvt.kanopy.com to get started today!
June 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Got an MCL card? Then you’ve got access to Kanopy, the streaming service that brings you award-winning films, thought-provoking documentaries, indie gems, and more—all for FREE.
No ads. No fees. Just great cinema, curated for curious minds of all ages.
Go to mclvt.kanopy.com to get started today!
No ads. No fees. Just great cinema, curated for curious minds of all ages.
Go to mclvt.kanopy.com to get started today!